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Tommy Robinson charged with harassment of journalists
First reported Oct 19, 12:36 PM ET · Latest Oct 20, 10:28 AM ET · Explainer updated Oct 20, 11:01 AM ET
Where things stand
The Guardian reports that a court has heard that far‑right activist Tommy Robinson threatened to publish personal details about a journalist’s family and warned the reporter they would have to move home. He is also facing two counts of harassment for causing fear of violence toward two MailOnline reporters.
What changed
The latest hearing adds a specific “menacing” phone call in which the caller identified himself as Robinson, expanding earlier testimony that his online posting of reporters’ home locations forced those journalists and their families to flee.
Questions we’re following
- The reports do not disclose whether any evidence has been presented linking the phone call directly to Robinson, nor how the court will weigh the online postings versus the phone threat in determining guilt. Open
Background
In the UK, “harassment” under the law includes repeated actions that cause another person to feel threatened or fear violence. Robinson, a well‑known far‑right figure, allegedly posted images showing where journalists lived and later made a threatening phone call, prompting the journalists to leave their residences for safety.
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Timeline of reporting
- Tommy Robinson threatened to publish details about journalist’s family, court told — The Guardian
Andrew Young claims he received ‘menacing’ call from man who introduced himself as Robinson The far-right activist known as Tommy Robinson threatened to publish details about a journalist’s family and warned him that they would have to move home, a court has b
- Journalists forced to flee homes after Tommy Robinson shared images of where they lived online, court told — The Guardian
Far-right activist is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence to two MailOnline reporters Journalists and their family members had to flee their homes after “bullyboy, intimidatory tactics” were deployed by the far-right activist known a
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